Paraprofessional

About the role

The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is seeking a Project Paraprofessional to join our team. This position is a limited duration role with the potential for conversion to a permanent position in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in core academic areas designed by the teachers/specialists.
• Aid the special education teacher/general education teacher in the implementation of the student Individual Education Plan.
• Assist the teacher in preparing materials and collecting and recording data.
• Participate as a contributing member of a collaborative team.
• Implement behavioral and social skills programs as designed and supervised by certificated staff.
• Administer, monitor, and document medication following the WSSB policy/procedures and student health care plan, as needed.
• Manage student equipment and assistive technology as needed.
• Supervise and promote safety of students in multiple settings.
• Support class or school-wide projects and events that contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Work on special projects or provide other support as deemed necessary.

Requirements

• Age and Education: Be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional Qualifications: Fulfill at least one of the following:
  • Achieve a passing score on a state-approved assessment, such as: ETS ParaPro Assessment: Minimum score of 455. Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment: Minimum score of 220. The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program: Minimum score of 65%.
  • Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • Have completed 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or above from an accredited institution.
  • Successfully finish a paraeducator apprenticeship program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Ability and willingness to obtain Braille certification (WA UEB) within 1 year of hire.
• Ability and willingness to work daytime hours M-F (approximately 7am-3:45pm M-TH, 7am-2:30PM F or as needed to meet agency demands).
• Ability to independently perform duties with frequent interruptions.
• Ability/willingness to assist children with mobility activities.
• Ability/willingness to assist children with toileting and other personal needs as needed.
• Can provide clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to issues as they arise.
• Willingness to maintain a positive attitude and take action to meet the needs of others and be receptive to change in processes and procedures and learn and grow.
• Able to assist supervisor/instructor in classroom work, field trips, and lecture periods.
• Able to assist in the classroom with self-help needs.
• Can prepare materials for use in classrooms, laboratories or instructional shops; set up assignments, equipment or demonstration apparatus for classes; confer with instructor in establishing and developing assignments.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.

Qualifications

• Pass Federal and State background checks subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with blind and low vision individuals.
• Demonstrated experience in an educational setting, preferably with middle and high school youth.
• UEB WA certified for braille competency.
• Experience with Daily Living Skills instruction for the blind and low vision.
• Training and/or experience working with children with behavioral support needs.

Pay

$3,495.00 - $4,653.00 Monthly

Schedule

Seasonal, typically from late August until mid-June.